Craving some drool-worthy barbecue? Well, you’re in luck, the annual Stephen Starr and Garry Maddox Barbecue Challenge is set to satisfy stomachs this weekend at Citizens Bank Park. Watch Maddox, a former Philadelphia Phillies player, and a number of Stephen Starr (and non-Starr) restaurants prepare their most delicious concoctions in hopes of taking home a […]

This weekend, escape the city and head out to the green spaces of Chester County for the Victory Brewing Company BrewBQ, Saturday, August 3. From noon to 4 p.m., come enjoy the Victory Beer Garden and “Brewpub on Wheels,” barbecue classes and cooking demos, fare from a variety of Chester County restaurant, gourmet food vendors […]

Independence Day celebrations span from city to countryside every year, and from family-friendly activities and reenactments at the Valley Forge National Historical Park to wine and barbecue festivals at nearly 10 area wineries, the holiday weekend celebrations outside of the city are in no shortage. For those looking for something to do in one of […]

Make no bones about it: Philadelphia has some of the sauciest, smokiest ribs and sweetest, tangiest chicken around. A perfect food for picnics and outdoor eats, barbecue is made for digging in and getting sticky. Whether it’s a box of baby backs from a takeout spot, or an authentic Texas-style brisket on a picnic table, […]

Baby Blues BBQ and Parsons Dance are bringing you the ultimate combination on February 27; dinner and a show. At Baby Blues BBQ, enjoy barbecue favorites with classic sides like cornbread, mac and cheese, collard greens and potato salad. The full droolworthy menu is available here. Dinner includes an entree platter, dessert and a soda […]

The 12 days of Christmas are about true love for beer — at Percy Street Barbecue, at least. With the largest selection of craft beer cans you can find in the city — it was named #1 Place In America For Craft Beer In Cans earlier this year — Percy Street can offer you a […]

Next up in the Stephen Starr empire is Fette Sau, the ultra-popular barbecue spot in Brooklyn made famous by owner Joe Carroll. Starr and Carroll have teamed up to bring the beer and ‘cue spot to Philadelphia, right next door to Starr’s wildly successful Frankford Hall on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. It’s a partnership […]

Mark your calendar and join Opa in Midtown Village for an end-of-summer BBQ this weekend. On Saturday, September 15 (rain date: September 16), from 1-5 p.m., let Opa’s backyard Drury Beer Garden do the grilling for you at this special outdoor event. There will be food and beer specials, games and prizes and a DJ. […]

Yards Brewing Company hosts its fourth annual “Smoke ‘Em If Yous Got ‘Em” festival at the Northern Liberties brewery with a slew of beers, food and cheese smoked and served for your enjoyment, Sunday, September 23. The indoor/outdoor event will see more than two dozen of their favorites beers poured by breweries from around the […]

What makes a better summer combo than a mean brew and some BBQ? Pennsylvania’s own Victory Brewing Company will host their 4th Annual Victory BBQ competition on Saturday, August 4 at Paradise Farm Camps in Downington. Teams can compete in a BBQ cook-off to see who can make the best chicken and ribs according to […]